Take the Kids Gray Whale Watching for a Memorable Family Trip
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Ahoy! Gray whales are making their way to warmer waters this winter,and you can be a part of the adventure! Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, is celebrating its 10th …

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Learn a Bit of History While Having a Fun Family Outing Near Richmond, VA
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 1:28 | No Comment
Learn a Bit of History While Having a Fun Family Outing Near Richmond, VA

For those looking for an educational family vacation, here are a few ways for families to witness colonial Virginia through the living history museum at Henricus Historic Park in Chester, VA with events happening throughout the fall season. 
September 19-20 is the …

Fairy Houses, Free Family Fun in Mackworth Island & Portland, Maine
Saturday, 13 Jun, 2009 – 1:19 | One Comment
Fairy Houses, Free Family Fun in Mackworth Island & Portland, Maine

Michele Horne of A Yummy Mommy shared a few of her favorite summer activities with her children in and around Portland, Maine.
One is for children age 8 and under. It is the Children’s Museum of …

Kid Friendly Summer Fun in Downtown Boston
Sunday, 10 May, 2009 – 1:13 | 3 Comments
Kid Friendly Summer Fun in Downtown Boston

I recently had the pleasure of a little Q&A with Carl Schwartz, Chief Travel Officer of Cheapflights.com.  As a local, and father of 3, Carl shares some great tips for summer activites for families visiting Boston.  …

Two Award-Winning Hotels on Cape Cod Feature School Vacation Fun For Kids Of All Ages
Saturday, 11 Apr, 2009 – 18:19 | No Comment
Two Award-Winning Hotels on Cape Cod Feature School Vacation Fun For Kids Of All Ages

The John Carver Inn, Plymouth and The Cape Codder Resort and Spa Hyannis, are featuring a host of activities for kids during school vacation week April 18-26. Both hotels feature themed water parks, playground on …

Relaxing Family Beach Vacation in Nantucket, MA
Tuesday, 31 Mar, 2009 – 20:49 | No Comment
Relaxing Family Beach Vacation in Nantucket, MA

Step off the ferry to the gorgeous island of Nantucket and you can feel your stress wash away with the waves.
This New England getaway is a 30 minute ferry ride from the Hyannis Park Harbor, but …

10,000 Easter Eggs in Boston for the Phillips 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Monday, 30 Mar, 2009 – 20:34 | 2 Comments
10,000 Easter Eggs in Boston for the Phillips 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

17TH ANNUAL PHILLIPS CANDY HOUSE EASTER EGG HUNT
APRIL 4, 2009
Easter Bunny Makes Guest Appearance at Phillips Candy House
WHAT: Phillips Candy House, Boston’s oldest chocolatier, is hopping with excitement as this fourth- generation family-owned company prepares …

Shipwrecks and Lifesaving Museum Re-Opening Celebration in Kid-Friendly Nantucket
Friday, 27 Mar, 2009 – 8:24 | No Comment
Shipwrecks and Lifesaving Museum Re-Opening Celebration in Kid-Friendly Nantucket

On May 15, the Nantucket’s Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum will be opening its doors and celebrating a full season with a new exciting exhibit about a colorful local character “Madaket Millie“, who personally took over …